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Mark Thurston

@coachThurst

Head Coach,Defensive Coordinator at The University of Rio Grande

Joined January 2016
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🚨 Recruits!🚨 We got 3 more home games this season! Come on out and checkout the exciting stuff that is taking place here at Rio Grande! Signup link is ⬇️ 🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/1iJS…
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@MLFootball17 Jun 2025
NEWS: #Jets star pass rusher Will McDonald IV worked at McDonald’s in high school and would sometimes sleep in his car some days. McDonald IV defied all expectations, grinding, and was a first-round pick in the 2023 #NFL Draft. Remarkable journey Will has had to the league.
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D. Barrow@dbarrow74021 May 2025
Replying to @URGFootball
@URGFootball @rioredstorm @GARYKROL @sjharmon22 @coach_moore7
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It is with our deepest sympathies that we share the tragic loss of Alex Ernst, a valued & beloved member of the Cyclone Football Family. Alex served in our program for nearly two decades and will be deeply missed. Our thoughts are with Alex’s family, friends and all of those whose lives he touched. cyclones.com/news/2025/5/6/i…
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Camp season is here! Come see the existing stuff that is taking place here at Rio Grande! Meet the coaches and build relationship!! #TogetherWeStorm Sign up at the link below! rioredstorm.com/sports/fball… ****Scholarship Opportunities Available!!
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Love and appreciate you guys!!!!! The start of something great!
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Ryan Smith@RyanSmithOH18 Apr 2025
You can feel the excitement building for @URGFootball. Yesterday we added @LtGovJimTressel to our fan base! @coachThurst #TheRightWayToPlay
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@coach_moore725 Mar 2025
Still looking for a few select bigs and some playmakers in the secondary. Come be a part of something NEW at Rio Grande University. 🔴⚫️🌪️
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Brand weight room here at Rio Grande is elite!!!! 🔥🔥🔥 #TogetherWeStorm
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Black coaches in college football: How Marcus Freeman made history in 2025 championship game

Black coaches in college football: How Marcus Freeman made history in 2025 championship game

In line with the 12-team playoff's historic nature, the CFP national championship game will be one for the history book.

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Congrats to our Christian Smith on being named to the @WeAreAFCA 35 Under 35! #GoCats x @CoachSmith_9
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Blessed! It’s an honor and a privilege, looking forward to the opportunity to continue to grow! #CG
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@WeAreAFCA9 Dec 2024
Congratulations to @NUFBFamily Defensive Line Coach @CoachSmith_9 on being named to the 2025 AFCA 35 Under 35 Class! 🏈
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Greatest dude ever man.
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@JakeBrendTV1 Dec 2024
The best of Matt Campbell on an emotional senior day.
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Life is a long race.
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@loganreever1 Dec 2024
Five years to the day Barry Odom was fired at Missouri. Now he's one game away from the College Football Playoff. He started his press conference with reflection and emotion that everyone should hear. @unlvfootball "You pick yourself up. You dust yourself off and you go create more. "
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YOUR IOWA STATE CYCLONES ARE GOING TO THE BIG 12 CHAMPIONSHIP
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